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The Interview: Leila Khaled

Marta Vidal speaks with the Palestinian militant about the role of violence in the struggle for a better world.

The gift of writing

Writing, reading, giving are all central to the history of humankind. Vanessa Baird visits a new exhibition showing how it all joins up – and may even change the world.

Sanctions Mark II

Andrew Feinstein argues that the strategy that helped end South Africa’s apartheid must also be mobilized against Israel.

Hall of infamy: Itamar Ben-Gvir

Spouting hate is a lark when you're in power  – just ask Israel's National Security Minister.

Country Profile: United Arab Emirates

Ibtisaam Babikr profiles the wealthy Gulf state determined to rehabilitate its image.

Bolsonaro’s return to Brazil is mired in lawsuits

Leonardo Sakamoto on Jair Bolsonaro’s not-so-triumphant return, as he faces a slew of lawsuits over alleged election meddling in Brazil.

Vaccines alone won’t stop malaria

Malaria vaccines are welcome, but they won’t be enough to stop its disease, argues Rosebell Kagumire.

The Ogiek won reparations, now they want results

One year after a court ruling, the Ogiek are still waiting for reparations. Amy Hall reports on a case that could change the lives of Indigenous people across the region.

Western folly and the continuous Nakba

Toufic Haddad argues that the West’s blinkered support for Israel can only escalate disaster.

‘Yemeni women must be given a seat at the table’

Historic peace talks are a glimmer of hope in the world’s worst humanitarian conflict. But the exclusion of Yemeni women’s voices in the peace process is deeply worrying, says Fatma Jaffar of Oxfam, in Sanaa.

 

Britain’s great coal scandal

The UK’s largest opencast coal mine has ‘illegally’ extracted 300,000 tonnes of coal after being ordered to close. Daniel Therkelsen of Coal Action Network reports on this shocking state of affairs.

The interview: Vandana Shiva

The Indian physicist and veteran food sovereignty activist speaks to Amy Hall about a lifetime of keeping smiling while fighting the lies of the ‘poison cartel’.

Coal in a hole

Could the Adani Group’s financial troubles be good news for the climate? Asks Danny Chivers.

Kashmiris are living in fear of demolitions

A government policy to ‘reclaim’ state land has had dire consequences for many families in Kashmir, writes Kasturi Chakraborty.

‘We are the true voice of the people’: Sudan’s civilian resistance is still alive

Can Sudan’s pro-democracy camp still play a role in forging a democratic future for the military-controlled nation? Obiora Ikoku reports.

Brazilian Blood Gold 

Leonardo Sakamoto on Lula's efforts to give Brazil's Indigenous Yanomami communities a reprieve. 

Choose your scapegoat

As Uganda passes its anti-gay law, Rosebell Kagumire decries the way faltering governments make scapegoats of their most marginalized citizens. 

Returning Indigenous ancestors home to New Zealand/Aotearoa

For centuries, museums have held human remains as artefacts. Hana Pera Aoake explored what can be learned from the programme driving the push to bring Māori and Moriori ancestors home?

The two 9-11s

This year is the 50th anniversary of the Chilean coup that brought General Augusto Pinochet to power. September, a new show by Brazilian playwright Tereza Briggs-Novaes prompts us to think about responsibility, love and betrayal, writes Vanessa Baird.

What is the Wagner Group?

The Russian paramilitary organization has played an active part in the Ukraine war and left bloody footprints across the globe.

Baaba Maal’s impact extends far beyond music

Senegalese singer-songwriter Baaba Maal speaks to Graeme Green about music making a difference.

Country profile: St Vincent and the Grenadines

James Schneider profiles the Caribbean nation, close to the Hugo Chávez-founded ALBA alliance but also to the UK, US and Taiwan.

Africa is beginning to hold social media companies to account

A court case shows the continent’s demand for social media companies to be accountable for their impact offline, columnist Resebell Kagumire writes.

Finally, equal abortion rights for India’s unmarried women

The taboo around sex outside of marriage means it can be hard to access safe pregnancy termination. But a recent court ruling could help to change things, writes Nilanjana Bhowmick.

Protecting trans lives goes deeper than laws and representation

Priti Salian on how activists are fighting the colonial mindset to push for trans rights in India.

Country profile: Moldova

Conrad Landin takes a look at Moldova and its unresolved reckoning with a tormented past.

Before Iran, the Kurdish feminist revolution

Rahila Gupta examines the precursor to Iran’s ‘first feminist revolution in the world’: a Kurdish feminist revolution in Rojava.

Tax Justice Network Africa's historic win

Could a Kenyan court case point the way towards a more just tax system? Amy Hall investigates.

Letter from Anta: Until we meet again

Stephanie Boyd on a beautiful farewell in Peru’s southern Andes.

The making of tax haven Mauritius

Naomi Fowler of Taxcast investigates the making of a tax haven that's been hurting Indians and Africans for years.

On your watch

Asma Hafiz reports on the intrusive surveillance being forced on often lower caste sanitation workers in many Indian cities.

The interview: Mohamad Hafez

The Syrian-American architect and artist about the power of nostalgia and his lifelong homesickness for Syria.

Turkey is running northern Syria dry

Gisella Ligios reports from Rojava on the threat of food and water insecurity, and its impact on farming livelihoods.

Country profile: Myanmar

Preeti Jha profiles the Southeast Asian nation, two years on from its military takeover.

Hall of infamy: Bongbong Marcos

Like father, like son? The new Filipino president is the product of his parents’ politics – and the centre-left’s failure.

Killing of protesters sparks early elections

Vanessa Baird traces how Peru’s political turmoil swiftly tipped into bloody state violence.